

Japanese-style painting on beige paper, long rectangular shape. Brown border around paper's edges with small black floral designs. Top section shows a pale green moth with white details in flight. Bottom section depicts a cluster of purple irises with long green leaves. Iridescent flowers comprise purple petals and yellow centers. A few small, black Japanese characters and a red seal are visible on bottom left. The artwork is titled "Irises and Moth" by Suzuki Kiitsu.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1850
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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